ASUS ROG Phone II vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone II (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 57/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone II has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 859,084); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 240g).
ASUS ROG Phone II
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 57/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2864
- Faster charging: 60W vs 30W
- Lighter: 214g vs 240g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone II vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 27 points higher (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone II (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone II (51/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone II | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | — | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), ROG UI | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×77.6×9.5 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 240 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
ASUS ROG Phone II
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 24MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS ROG Phone II
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone II
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone II and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone II by 75.6% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS ROG Phone II
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone II (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone II (51/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone II or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone II by 27 points (84/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone II and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone II has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone II or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone II over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone II is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.